CUT

My heart has been in a state of pensiveness today.

I have a friend who suffered for years with depression. So much so the only relief she found was in cutting herself.

I worked on an inpatient unit where many of our female patients who were depressed admitted to cutting themselves to "make the pain stop."

For an outsider looking in it is so hard to understand why someone would cut themselves. Misunderstanding their pain and thinking they are looking for attention, yet they are looking for relief. My friend used to say "it took the pain away."
There is no age limit and it is happening everyday around us... Yet, there is hope!

Check out this incredible video by PLUMB. May those who struggle find hope...you are not alone.
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